Surviving Sunday: Packers News, Notes and Links for the Football Deprived

After a rough start, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson has drafted some really good offensive linemen in recent years. Here are Thompson’s o-linemen selections his first five years as Packers GM: (Player, round, years) Junius Coston, 5, 2005 Will Whitaker, 7, 2005 Daryn Colledge, 2, 2006 Jason Spitz, 3, 2006 Tony Moll, 5, […]

Cory’s Corner: Greg Hardy is risky but will reward Packers

Everyone should agree that the Packers are in a win now mode. They have the best quarterback in the game and the best tandem of receivers. General manager Ted Thompson has done well so far in free agency by bringing back Randall Cobb and Bryan Bulaga. Those were the team’s two biggest needs. So what’s […]

Cory’s Corner: Vanilla Ted Thompson wins frenetic free agency

This NFL free agency period has been about as active as a koi pond at feeding time. Many teams have been willing to throw life-saving manna at players in the hope that they can spark change. But Packers’ general manager Ted Thompson hasn’t taken any risks. More importantly, he hasn’t reached for anyone. Don’t tell that […]

What was Ted Thinking? Packers lose Davon House to Jaguars

Davon House wanted the opportunity to be the #1 cornerback on a team, and of course, the eventual payday that will come with it. Looks like he’ll be getting that opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he didn’t do poorly in the money department, either. House, who has a total of 14 career starts for the Packers in […]

Unlikely, but realistic, Packers free agent targets

There is no way to predict what, if anything, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson will do in NFL free agency. But it sure is fun to talk about it. Here are five free agents that Thompson probably won’t sign, but it wouldn’t be shocking if he did. All of these players would probably […]